Fans fighting Kings relocation to Anaheim

The owners of the Sacramento Kings have until March 1 to apply to move the franchise, and Anaheim is looking like their desired destination.

Fans in Sacramento have different ideas.

Sactown Royalty, a Kings fan blog, is attempting to organize a sellout of Arco Arena on Feb. 28 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The fans are trying to send a message to ownership that the fan base in Sacramento is dedicated and serious about keeping the team in town.

The Maloofs, who own the team, probably need a little more convincing. They have been trying for years to get a replacement for Arco Arena, and have failed on several fronts.

They have also been rumored to be in some serious financial trouble. Earlier reports said the Maloofs would receive a $100 million loan from Ducks owner Henry Samueli for moving to the Honda Center are untrue, a Kings official told The Los Angeles Times on Sunday.

Still, the Honda Center has a lot of the modern amenities the Maloofs are looking for in a new arena. A franchise move would require approval from 16 of the 30 NBA owners, an the Lakers and Clippers might have something to say about a third team moving to the Los Angeles area. But if the owners give the thumbs up and the Maloofs are willing to pay relocation fees, the Kings could be playing in Anaheim for the 2011-12 season.